M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 06:11:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (24.8 km)
Regional average: 24.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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